COBHAM EXPLORER 540 Installation Manual

EXPLORER 540
Installation guide
What's in the box?
The following items are included in the
delivery:
• EXPLORER 540 terminal
• Pole mount kit
• 2 Cable glands and 1 Blind plug
• Torx bit Size TX10 (tamper
resistant, 1/4" Hex drive) for
mounting/dismounting the cover
for the small compartment
• Installation guide (this guide)
EXPLORER 540 User and integrator's manual (part no. 98-148232) as well
as other language versions of this installation guide are available for down-
load at the Self Service Center. Go to www.cobham.com/satcom and select
Service and Support > Cobham SATCOM Service and Support > 24-7 Self
Service Center / Technical Downloads.
Step 2: Connect cables
To maintain the Ingress Protection of the EXPLORER 540 and to avoid cables
accidentally being disconnected, all cable connections are made inside the
small compartment at the back of the EXPLORER 540.
• Use the provided Torx bit to open the small compartment at the back
of the terminal.
• Use a flat blade screw driver (max. 2 mm wide) to press down the
spring-loaded terminals.
• Use a flat blade screw driver (max. 3.5 mm wide) to unscrew and fasten
the screw terminals.
X2: Ethernet,
RJ-45
X1: Ethernet,
Spring-loaded
terminals
X7: Chassis GND,
Screw terminal
1. Lead the cable(s) through the cable gland(s) and gasket(s) (suitable for
cable diameter 5-10 mm). Make sure the cable glands fit tightly.
2. Connect the cables accor-
ding to your configuration.
See the reverse of this guide
for pinout and example con-
figuration drawing.
The RJ-45 connector of the
LAN cable can pass through
the cable gland. (see picture)
3. If you are not using PoE to
power the EXPLORER 540,
connect a power cable
between the DC input terminals and an external battery or power supply.
4. When all cables are connected, mount the cover for the compartment
and tighten the screws with the included Torx bit.
Important! If you only need to install one cable, mount the provided blind
plug in the unused hole to maintain the Ingress Protection (IP grade) of the
terminal.
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EXPLORER 540 terminal
with pole mount kit
X6: USB Micro B
(in the side wall -
not visible here)
X4: DC input,
Screw terminals
X5: I/O,
Spring-loaded
terminals
Step 1: Insert SIM card
You need a BGAN SIM card for either M2M or standard class 2 services. To
insert the SIM card, do as follows:
NOTE: Make sure the EXPLORER 540
is not powered when you insert or
remove the SIM card!
1. Open the cover for the small com-
partment at the back of the EXPLO-
RER 540. Use the included Torx bit
to unscrew the screws.
2. Locate the SIM holder in the
middle of the compartment.
3. Slide the lock to release the SIM
holder.
4. Lift the end of the SIM holder and
insert the SIM card as shown.
5. Lower the SIM card holder with
the SIM card inserted and lock it.
6. When all cables are connected, put
the cover back on and tighten the
screws.
Step 3: Install the EXPLORER 540
A pole mount kit is included in the delivery. To mount the EXPLORER 540 on
a pole, do as follows:
1. Attach the base of the pole mount bracket to the EXPLORER 540 using
the included Hex L key on the 4
screws. Caution! Max. length of the
screws is 9 mm! Longer screws can
damage the EXPLORER 540.
2. Unscrew two of the long screws from
the pole mount kit to leave one side
open for the pole.
3. Place the pole mount kit with the
EXPLORER 540 around the pole as
shown.
4. Remount the two remaining long
screws. Do not tighten the screws
completely until you have pointed
the antenna.
5. Power up the system.
Observe the LED between the cable
glands (see LED description on the
back).
• LED flashing rapidly green:
Starting up
• LED flashing yellow: Pointing
• LED steady yellow: Warning!
See Verificaton on the back.
6. When LED flashes yellow: Turn and
tilt the EXPLORER 540 and use the
pointing sound to obtain the highest
possible signal strength. (continuous
sound = best signal)
7. When you have the highest possible
signal strength. tighten all the screws
to keep the EXPLORER 540 in the
pointed position.
The EXPLORER 540 will automatically
exit the pointing process once it has
detected a stable BGAN signal.
8. When the pointing process has en-
ded, the LED changes as follows:
• LED flashing green: Verifying network connection
• LED steady green and then off: Ready - installation process has ended
successfully. The LED is disabled (off) after a few minutes.
If the LED is steady yellow, the installation failed and there is a warning.
If you can connect a computer locally to the EXPLORER 540, you can use the
web interface to follow the progress on screen, see any warnings, and restart
the installation if necessary. See Verification on the back.
LED =
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